Foster third in Pro Bowl voting by fans; Watt is leading defensive vote-getter

Arian Foster has rushed for 1,148 yards on 298 carries this season. (Nick de la Torre/Chronicle)

Foster, Watt get Pro Bowl support
Running back Arian Foster is third in fan voting for the Pro Bowl and leads all non-quarterbacks with 699,866. End J.J. Watt leads all defensive players with 451,733.

“You’re always looking to be respected, and I appreciate the fans’ support,” Watt said. “I love our fans, really appreciate everything they do for us. I have to say thank you.”

Voting for the 2013 Pro Bowl has one week remaining. Fans can go to nfl.com/probowl through Monday.

Quarterbacks Peyton Manning (823,372) and Tom Brady (746,710) rank first and second in voting. Brady was voted NFL Offensive Player of the Week after throwing four touchdown passes in New England’s 42-14 victory over the Texans.

Patriots wide receiver Donte' Stallworth (19) dives over the goal line as he is tackled by Houston Texans defensive back Quintin Demps (27) for a touchdown during the second half.

Patriots wide receiver Donte' Stallworth (19) dives over the goal line as he is tackled by Houston Texans defensive back Quintin Demps (27) for a touchdown during the second half.

Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

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Texans outside linebacker Connor Barwin (98) sits on the bench during the fourth quarter of loss to the New England Patriots.

Texans outside linebacker Connor Barwin (98) sits on the bench during the fourth quarter of loss to the New England Patriots.

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Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) forces a fumble by New England Patriots running back Danny Woodhead (39) near the goal line during fourth quarter.

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) forces a fumble by New England Patriots running back Danny Woodhead (39) near the goal line during fourth quarter.

Photo: Nick de la Torre / Houston Chronicle

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Patriots wide receiver Brandon Lloyd (85) recovers a fumble by running back Danny Woodhead in the end zone for a touchdown as Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) looks on during the fourth quarter.

Patriots wide receiver Brandon Lloyd (85) recovers a fumble by running back Danny Woodhead in the end zone for a touchdown as Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) looks on during the fourth quarter.

Photo: Nick de la Torre / Houston Chronicle

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Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) reacts after Patriots wide receiver Brandon Lloyd (85) recovered a fumble by running back Danny Woodhead in the end zone for a touchdown.

Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) reacts after Patriots wide receiver Brandon Lloyd (85) recovered a fumble by running back Danny Woodhead in the end zone for a touchdown.

Photo: Nick de la Torre / Houston Chronicle

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Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing sits on the sideline during fourth quarter of loss to the New England Patriots.

Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing sits on the sideline during fourth quarter of loss to the New England Patriots.

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Texans running back Arian Foster (23) walks off the field following a loss to the New England Patriots.

Texans running back Arian Foster (23) walks off the field following a loss to the New England Patriots.

New England Patriots tight end Michael Hoomanawanui (47) celebrates with Brandon Lloyd as Houston Texans free safety Danieal Manning (38) looks on after Lloyd scored on a touchdown pass during the first quarter. less

New England Patriots tight end Michael Hoomanawanui (47) celebrates with Brandon Lloyd as Houston Texans free safety Danieal Manning (38) looks on after Lloyd scored on a touchdown pass during the first ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

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Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) gets off a pass as Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) applies pressure during the second quarter.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) gets off a pass as Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) applies pressure during the second quarter.

Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

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Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) confers with head coach Gary Kubiak during the second quarter.

Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) confers with head coach Gary Kubiak during the second quarter.

Texans running back Arian Foster (23) runs against the New England Patriots defense during the first quarter.

Texans running back Arian Foster (23) runs against the New England Patriots defense during the first quarter.

Photo: Nick de la Torre / Houston Chronicle

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Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson warms up before a Monday Night Football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson warms up before a Monday Night Football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

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Texans owner Bob McNair, left, waves as he walks of the field with his wife, Janice.

Texans owner Bob McNair, left, waves as he walks of the field with his wife, Janice.

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Houston Texans fans cheer as their team warms up before the game.

Houston Texans fans cheer as their team warms up before the game.

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Texans defensive backs coach Vance Joseph, left, works with cornerback Johnathan Joseph before a Monday Night Football game against the New England Patriots.

Texans defensive backs coach Vance Joseph, left, works with cornerback Johnathan Joseph before a Monday Night Football game against the New England Patriots.

Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

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Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus walks along the back of the end zone as rain falls before the Texans game against the New England Patriots in a Monday Night Football game at Gillette Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass. less

Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus walks along the back of the end zone as rain falls before the Texans game against the New England Patriots in a Monday Night Football game at Gillette Stadium on ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

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Texans general manager Rick Smith watches warm ups before a the game.

Texans general manager Rick Smith watches warm ups before a the game.

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Texans fans bundle up before the a Monday Night Football game at Gillette Stadium.

Texans fans bundle up before the a Monday Night Football game at Gillette Stadium.

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Houston Texans defensive end Antonio Smith warms up before a Monday Night Football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Houston Texans defensive end Antonio Smith warms up before a Monday Night Football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

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Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson catches a football during warm-ups before a Monday Night Football game against the New England Patriots.

Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson catches a football during warm-ups before a Monday Night Football game against the New England Patriots.

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Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt before a Monday Night Football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt before a Monday Night Football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.